How far is Salmon Brook, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Salmon Brook, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.56 mi
01h 20m
Flight
57.44 mi
92.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.44 mi
Kilometers
92.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.56 mi
Kilometers
118.39 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Salmon Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salmon Brook
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salmon Brook
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Middlefield
CT

Town in Connecticut, USA

From Salmon Brook
36.7 mi
00h 40m
To Bridgeport
36.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Salmon Brook and Bridgeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salmon Brook and Bridgeport.

  1. 1

    Start on West Granby Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Granby Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Turkey Hills Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Turkey Hills Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rainbow Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rainbow Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    110 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford

    1848 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Bradley International Airport Connector

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Bradley International Airport Connector

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Hartford

    1616 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue

    719 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue

    111 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street South, East Washington Avenue

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salmon Brook and Bridgeport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 41%
I 91 South
28.5 mi · 39%
CT 8 South
4.3 mi · 6%
Bradley International Airport Connector
3.19 mi · 4%
Turkey Hills Road
2.57 mi · 3%
Rainbow Road
1.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlefield
00h 40m from Salmon Brook
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Salmon Brook and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salmon Brook to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Middlefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Salmon Brook and 36.8 miles from Bridgeport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Salmon Brook and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Middlefield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middlefield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middlefield.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

8 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

12 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

14 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salmon Brook and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 57.44 mi (92.44 km).

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#1 Salmon Brook

Historical society in Connecticut, United States of America

Population2,324
Coordinates41.9564900, -72.7953700
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: West Granby Road (-72.795236, 41.956175)
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.83 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.2 gal · 19.66 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.59 $23.18
Premium $4.86 $12.63 $25.26
Diesel $6.00 $15.59 $31.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Salmon Brook and Bridgeport. The current time is 23:40:19.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.